Tsunami

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Japan, 2011Indian Ocean, 2004Hawaii, 1975

TsunamiArrival time of first big waveCrest lengthThe dropThe elapsed timeInitial Rise Intensity of the wavesThe passage time of wavesThe earthquake is measured with Richter scalePacific wide tsunamis are a rare phenomenon, occurring every 10-12 years on average.Hawaii is the state at highest risk. They get one tsunami per year. Alaska is also at a high risk for tsunamis.

NOAAA tsunami is a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslides, or other disturbances Series of large waves generated by abrupt movement on the ocean floor OrganizationsTsunami:Types of damageMeasurement Of SeverityWhat individuals should do when this disasters occurs?Likelihood of tsunami Myths A tsunami isn't a single waveTides of waves do not have any effect on forming of tsunamiIt is impossible to surf out a tsunamiTsunamis don't only occur in the Pacific oceanGrabbing onto a solid object won't save your lifeMyths Cont.The greeks believed Poseidon to be the god of the oceans, according to them, once he unleashed a huge series of huge waves to crush an invading Persian fleet Affected by tsunamiMedical issues caused by a tsunamiDrowning Water contaminationCarbon monoxide poisoning Cover open wounds with waterproof bandageInjured/broken ligaments make sure to splintKeep children away from leaking chemicalsRedness, swelling, and injured outside the house should seek medical attentionHow are they treated by first responders?Open wounds3 Major TsunamisPreparation for the disasterMost organizations that help in tsunamis usually come after the tsunami has struckThey can aid financially, or actually help on the site of the tsunamiSome big hospitals have response teams that go to the disaster siteSome organizations are:American red crossWorld ReliefWorld Health Response

Acute respiratory distressHow can the government mitigate a tsunami?NTHMPDamage is usually worse in areas closest to the undersea shake Devastating natural disastersPower linesSewage linesDamage to structural building or to people

85,582 people are affected by a tsunami each year.

Make a disaster supply kit and make a family plan.Know the warning systems of your community If an earthquake occurs then move to higher grounds.